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I have found out that eBay now add AI positive feedback to sellers accounts if the buyer fails to leave feedback... This is so wrong... Ebay should NOT assume the seller should receive positive feedback just because the buyer has failed to leave feedback. Thus gives a false indication of positive feedback..... This is…

Why do some purchases ask for a rating on "did this arrive on time" and "seller communication" whereas others don't? I've just gone through various purchases putting in appropriate feedback. Some asked these questions but I've bought quite a lot of car parts from a business seller & I wasn't asked this question on any of…

I've so far had three items sent to me, my company name and address that are returns from Ebay (Royal Mail Ebay tracked return). They aren't items we sell and when I've been able to find the buyer they haven't purchased anything from me, so not a mistake. I've had a search and it appears to be related to a brushing scam…

Hi all, Can someone help me with this. I am a private seller who sells a few bits and bobs here and there. I pay taxes via my self assessment return. I sold 3 boxes of vitamins to a buyer in Oz. She initially asked if the boxes were sealed (which they were and could be seen in the photos and was listed as such) which…

I have just found out that a letter I sent abroad by Royal Mail a couple of months ago has not been delivered. The letter has no monetary value itself, but has important implications. I have sent similar letters by Royal Mail in the last few years, and there was no problem with these. It went by normal delivery. I have…

I posted a book to Finland using Royal Mail the book was sent duties paid in advance I paid postage of £19.50 and £26.31 for Finish taxes, and duty plus a handling fee. Duties paid means the parcel should pass through Finish customs without hindrance. Finnish customs charged tax and duty on the parcel and the recipient was…

Some good news from the budget is that Ebay and other large sales platforms will be required to collect VAT from accounts with a turnover above the annual VAT threshold (£90k). Above this figure, sellers should register and collect VAT. Hopefully this will level the playing field to stop people who avoiding paying taxes as…

I'm the buyer - I bought an item (£160) but the seller shipped a lower-spec one, so I opened a Return. They have agreed to refund me £20 (which is a reasonable compromise on both sides) but say they cannot process a refund while the return is still open. Is this factually correct? I've never (as a seller) been in that…

I'm a private eBay seller. I just sold a few items to the same overseas seller. I opted into eBay international shipping. I have a no returns policy on new & sealed items, hygiene items, etc. but can't opt out of returns from international buyers. I sold £100 worth of sealed DVDs to an overseas buyer. What are my risks…

I'm a private seller on Ebay. When an item sells it appears that if you have selected the incorrect size/weight you can upgrade your parcel at no extra cost. Does this work in practice?

Good news for small traders on various online sites like eBay and Vinted (as well as other categories) the trading allowance is increasing in 2027 to £3000. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-increasing-the-trading-allowance/increasing-the-trading-allowance

Looking for a specific book to give to my DD as a present. Found 2 on Ebay with only a generic pic and 'very good condition'. So I ask both sellers if it comes with the dust cover and is the dust cover in very good condition. Neither have answered one has offered 50p off. I just want an answer! Sellers are baham-books and…

I recently returned to my private eBay seller account in order to sell off some unwanted CDs and video games from the house. The last time I did this was before the advent of Simple Delivery. Unfortunately I have dug myself into a hole because some of my orders started using Simple Delivery and giving me parcel sizes that…

Does anybody know of a Phone number of Evri where I can speak to a human being rather the Chat line or the phone number that is listed which is an automated choice none of which apply to my query. I would not use Evri out of choice but have no control of which deliver company uses when they sell on EBay

So the Truro town centre Post Office has died with it's host WHSmith. The parcel locker at the Shell petrol station only co-operates occasionally for drop offs and the next nearest drop point is a Spar shop that's not accepting parcels because the printer isn't working. But there has to be a printer because Vinted enforces…

Morning everyone. I (think I) understand the tax rules around side hustles, with the limits on selling items (30) before having to make a tax return, and TF allowances of £1000 turnover etc. However, what about the other stuff, Insurance, liability etc etc. Does this make it not worth the bother. If I decided to try and…

Are you putting your postage up or is this incorporated in the eBay price.I'm beginning to wonder if overseas is worth the effort….. The €3 EU Customs Duty: Since 1 July 2026, the EU applies a flat €3 customs duty per line item on low-value commercial goods and non-exempt gifts imported from outside the EU (for values up…

I sold an item with SD postage at rhe weekend, postage was with Royal Mail. I printed the label booking collection for Monday (yesterday) but the bite was not collected . UUsually I get a "unable to collect your item" email but nothing this time. I waited again today but still no collection. How do I arrange another…

hi I bought an auction for a pair of airpods, https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/LotDetails/587227791 I only looked at the first pic, which is 2gen AirPods, but the rest are 1st gen AirPods, so I think the ad is misleading I wanted a gen2 AirPods so I’m not happy purchasing those. What do you reckon I should do? ir is…

Hello I ordered 2 items from the same seller on eBay and he used simple eBay delivery and on the day of delivery I had an email from both evri and eBay to say both where out for delivery however only one item was delivered and i asked the driver he told that's all he was given so I then contacted the seller who never got…